Guinea-Bissau Research & Governance: A diaspora-and-local group of Guinea-Bissau researchers and academics is urging a Cabral-inspired national dialogue to restore constitutional order after the 2025 self-coup, proposing a transitional framework with political ceasefire steps, prisoner releases, judicial review, amnesty, and ECOWAS-backed security guarantees. Media Freedom: The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) calls on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea to end arbitrary arrests and prolonged pretrial detention of journalists and civil society actors, demanding clarity on detainees’ legal status and accountability for attacks. Health & Climate: Scientists warn climate change will shift malaria into new regions, with Kenya among places expected to see a rise in transmission as rainfall and temperatures reshape mosquito and parasite survival. Conservation Science: Nigeria’s “Vulture King” story highlights how sacred-site protection can help reverse vulture declines, while broader West Africa faces near-extinction risks from hunting tied to spiritual beliefs. Maritime Security (Regional Tech Angle): A report on a “ghost ship” case underscores how AIS disruptions and weak monitoring can let vessels evade tracking—an urgent lesson for maritime safety in the region. Energy & Tech Transfer: Türkiye says it’s expanding oil and gas partnerships (including Somalia) to scale production and bring technical capabilities abroad.